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Tight Draw in Thessaloniki Between PAOK and Maccabi Tel Aviv
Thessaloniki, Greece – The Stadio Toumbas witnessed a vibrant and hard-fought match between PAOK and Maccabi Tel Aviv, culminating in a goalless draw in the UEFA Europa League. The match, corresponding to the first day of the group stage, was characterized by a high pace of play and a constant battle for control of the midfield.
PAOK dominated ball possession with 55%, generating a greater number of scoring opportunities, with 18 total shots of which 5 were on target. However, the Maccabi Tel Aviv defense proved solid and well-organized, frustrating the home side’s attempts to break the deadlock. The Israeli team, with 45% possession, sought to exploit counterattacks, but only managed to complete 9 total shots (3 on target).
The match was also marked by intense contact, with a total of 32 fouls committed between the two teams. The German referee, Sven Jablonski, cautioned one PAOK player and three from Maccabi Tel Aviv. A goal by D. Peretz for Maccabi Tel Aviv was disallowed by VAR in the 35th minute due to offside, frustrating the visiting team’s aspirations. Despite the large number of corners in favor of PAOK (8), they failed to capitalize them into goals. The match ended in a draw, leaving everything open for the next day of the UEFA Europa League.
Substitutions paok: at minute 66 M. Ozdoev came in and M. Camara went out., at minute 66 Taison came in and K. Despodov went out., at minute 72 G. Giakoumakis came in and F. Chalov went out., at minute 86 G. Konstantelias came in and L. Ivanusec went out.
Substitutions maccabi tel aviv: at minute 73 O. Davida came in and H. Varela went out., at minute 73 I. Sissokho came in and I. Noy went out., at minute 89 S. Jehezkel came in and E. Madmon went out., at minute 90 K. Andrade came in and I. Shahar went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
PAOK
Titulares:
Maccabi Tel Aviv
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